Daily Inspiration: Life in a Refugee Camp

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard and InterFaith Works of CNY.

Jai Subedi

The following is the story of Jai Subedi, a refugee from Bhutan: After fleeing with his parents to a refugee camp in Nepal, Jai, then 12 years old, had to adjust to a new way of life. They lived in bamboo huts with thatched roofs that the wind frequently blew down. One of the biggest threats was fire. With no way to fight fires, hundreds of huts would burn down every year. As no employment was available in the camp, food was provided by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. Although grateful for food, Jai was often hungry as monthly rations lasted only a few weeks. To follow Jai's story, see www.syracuse.com (living).

Jai Subedi, is a native Bhutanese who came to the United States after living in a refugee camp in Nepal for 18 years. Jai is a Case Manager at InterFaith Works Center for New Americans.